Carbon Compounds Organic Chemistry

Structural Models and Diagrams Used to show the structure of the atoms in the molecule Isomers: Different structures that have the same molecular formula.

How Many Isomers can be made with the chemical formula C 4 H 10 ?

Answers: 2 isomers

How Many Isomers can be made with the chemical formula C 6 H 14 ?

Answers: 5 isomers

Isomers and Size Isomers and Size: As the size of the molecule increases (= more atoms) the number of isomers increases Eg. C 10 H 22 : 75 isomers

Types of diagrams Type of diagram What it showsExample Complete structural diagram Shows all the bonds between the atoms H H I I H – C – C – O - H I I H H

Types of diagrams Type of diagram What it showsExample Complete structural diagram Shows all the bond between the atoms H H I I H – C – C – OH I I H H Condensed Structural Diagram Take out the H bonds CH 3 – CH 2 OH

Types of diagrams Type of diagram What it showsExample Complete structural diagram Shows all the bond between the atoms H H I I H – C – C – OH I I H H Condensed Structural Diagram Take out the H bonds CH 3 – CH 2 OH Line Structural diagram The C’s for carbon are taken out and the hydrogen not included

Families of Organic Compounds Classifying Organic Compound: Organic compounds are classified based on their functional groups.